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Single-Crystal Metals Make Buildings Earthquake-Resistant
Scientists in Japan have developed a cost-effective method to produce large single-crystal metals that can be used in earthquake-resistant construction materials.
An Artificial Womb Offers Hope For Preemies
Scientists have developed an artificial womb that could someday save the lives of extremely premature babies.
IEEE Milestone Awarded To Yasuto Mushiake
Mushiake’s discovery of self-complementary geometries in 1948 ushered in the golden age of television broadcasting.
Artificial Cells Toughened Up With DNA
Using DNA as an artificial cytoskeleton, scientists in Japan have made liposomes stronger and more stable.
Blasting Atoms With An X-ray Laser Creates ‘Molecular Black Hole’
X-ray lasers can strip atoms from the inside out, making them steal electrons from neighboring atoms like a black hole devouring matter.
Beware: Trans-Fats Are Nastier Than Previously Thought
Trans-fatty acids can directly promote cell death leading without increasing the levels of reactive-oxygen species, study shows.
How Dinosaurs Morphed Into Birds
Scientists have identified the gene regulatory sequences that could explain how birds evolved from dinosaurs.
Volcanic Eruption Might Have Caused The First Mass Extinction
Large volcanic eruption may have caused the first mass extinction, according to a study of the levels of mercury in sedimentary rocks.
The Diamond Standard Of True Randomness
Scientists have shown that shining light through a diamond can generate intrinsically random single-photon emissions.
